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713673

	registered interest
	date	23/03/2017
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: South Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on the Zimbabwe economy of the announcement by the South African Home Affairs Minister on 7 February that Zimbabweans who previously acquired permits to work, conduct business, or study in South Africa under special dispensation will have to follow the normal channel of applying for work and study visas when their permits expire in December, and of the extent to which those new requirements will lead to Zimbabweans holding such permits losing their jobs and rights of residence.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL6270
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/04/2017 answer text <p>The South African Government has the right to apply their own rules about visas and work and study permits. It is for the South African and Zimbabwean authorities to comment on the impact this might have on the Zimbabwean economy and on jobs held by Zimbabweans in South Africa.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 05/04/2017 15:56:42 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

435732

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2015
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Politics and Government
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Zimbabwe about political violence and the political impartiality of the Zimbabwe Republic Police in dealing with this violence.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL4307
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2015 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the response given in the other place by the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), to the right hon. Member for Leeds Central (Mr Benn) on 27 October 2015 [12945], summarising our assessment of the political situation. There have been reports of political violence, directed against the opposition Movement for Democratic Change as well as between factions of the governing Zimbabwe African National Union party in recent months. Our Ambassador in Harare raised our concerns with the Government of Zimbabwe on 1 December. The UK remains committed to supporting the aspirations of the Zimbabwean people for a more peaceful, democratic, stable and prosperous Zimbabwe, free from political violence and repression.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/12/2015 15:44:43 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

539221

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2016
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Politics and Government
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 14 July (HL1012) in which they stated that the IMF "noted Zimbabwe's good progress and encouraged further reforms", what policies or actions they classify as examples of Zimbabwe's good progress on either economic or political reform.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL1297
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/07/2016 answer text <p>Following its May 2016 Article IV Consultation with Zimbabwe, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) noted that “despite the adverse environment, the authorities have reduced the fiscal deficit in both 2014 and 2015. They have started to rationalise public expenditures by implementing recommendations from the 2015 civil service audit. They are also amending the Public Financial Management and Procurement Acts. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has taken measures to restore confidence in the financial sector. All banks in operations now have capital buffers above the minimum requirements”. The IMF assessment did not cover political reform.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 29/07/2016 13:59:20 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

582672

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2016
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Politics and Government
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what criteria they consider the government of Zimbabwe would need to fulfil, in terms of demonstrating sustained adherence to the constitution of Zimbabwe and a sustained commitment to protecting the human rights of Zimbabwe citizens, before they would provide financial support for a land reform programme.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL1855
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/09/2016 answer text <p>Land reform in Zimbabwe is essential for improving agricultural productivity and broader economic development. The British Government has consistently said that it would be ready to join international partners in supporting a land reform programme in Zimbabwe that is transparent, fair, legal and within the context of a broad range of reforms. Separately, we continue to call, both bilaterally and in partnership with others, for an end to human rights abuses and the restoration of internationally accepted standards.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 26/09/2016 15:29:29 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

582673

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2016
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Politics and Government
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what criteria they consider the government of Zimbabwe would need to fulfil, in terms of demonstrating sustained adherence to the constitution of Zimbabwe and a sustained commitment to protecting the human rights of Zimbabwe citizens, before they would provide an economic support package.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL1856
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/09/2016 answer text <p>The UK has no plans at present to provide an economic support package to the government of Zimbabwe. As we have made clear, any future decision on new funding through the International Financial Institutions would require considerable further progress on a wide range of reforms –including upholding the constitution and human rights alongside urgently needed economic reforms.</p><p>The UK has made clear that the international community must continue to support the people of Zimbabwe in exercising their democratic rights and in building a free, peaceful and prosperous future. Delivering critical assistance and services to empower poor Zimbabweans is central to this support. No UK aid is channelled directly through the government of Zimbabwe. We only provide direct funding to foreign Governments when they commit to improving the management of public finances, tackling concerns about human rights and corruption and improving domestic accountability.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 26/09/2016 15:28:52 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

435731

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2015
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Missing Persons
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Zimbabwe regarding the disappearance of Itai Dzamara.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL4306
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2015 answer text <p>The British Government has been following this case closely since Itai Dzamara’s abduction in March 2015. Together with EU Member States, we have repeatedly called on the Government of Zimbabwe to undertake a full investigation. The EU issued a local statement on 11 September expressing deep concern about Itai Dzamara’s welfare. We continue to urge the Zimbabwean authorities to do everything they can to enable him to recover his freedom, and to respect their legal obligation to report on the progress of the investigation. The EU Delegation is in contact with Mr Dzamara’s family.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/12/2015 15:44:17 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

619449

	registered interest
	date	24/10/2016
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Elections
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Zimbabwe about the extent to which the Zimbabwe Election Commission acted to support election law in the recent parliamentary by-election in the Norton constituency.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL2557
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>The UK regularly calls on the government of Zimbabwe to implement in law and practice the provisions of the 2013 constitution, including those relating to electoral processes. During the recent by-election, British officials visited Norton twice as part of a 'Diplomatic Watch' observation mission with Australian, US and EU colleagues. Local civil society groups have made a number of reports highlighting weaknesses in the electoral environment leading up to voting day. The group will now write to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, outlining its observations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 02/11/2016 17:04:55 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

619450

	registered interest
	date	24/10/2016
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Elections
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of South Africa regarding the threat to the political stability of Zimbabwe arising out of the extent to which the Zimbabwe Election Commission is discharging its constitutional duties.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL2558
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>​The Government regularly discusses the economic and political situation in Zimbabwe with South Africa and regional partners in the Southern Africa Development Community. We have a shared interest in a democratic, prosperous and stable future for Zimbabwe.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns grouped question UIN HL2561 question first answered 02/11/2016 17:07:15 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

619451

	registered interest
	date	24/10/2016
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Elections
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Zimbabwe regarding the remarks made by Vice President Mnangagwa during the recent parliamentary by-election in the Norton constituency.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL2559
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>Vice President Mnangagwa was reported to have made a range of comments during the recent Norton by-election. We have been clear that the government of Zimbabwe should avoid the use of inflammatory rhetoric, whilst implementing the provisions of the 2013 constitution, making progress on electoral reform and upholding respect for the rule of law and human rights.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 02/11/2016 17:07:58 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates

619452

	registered interest
	date	24/10/2016
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Elections
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Zimbabwe about reports of violence inflicted on supporters of the victor of the recent parliamentary by-election in the Norton constituency.
	tabling member printed	Lord Oates
	uin	HL2560
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2016 answer text <p>The Government condemns the use of violence and intimidation. We regularly urge the government of Zimbabwe to end human rights abuses and restore internationally accepted standards. We have urged the authorities in Zimbabwe to fully and properly investigate these allegations, and to ensure that the perpetrators of any violence are held to account. In Norton, prior to the election day, opposition rallies were violently broken up by police, and there were reports that supporters of the victor were harassed, including an abduction, sexual assault and beatings by Zimbabwe African National Union youth members. The election day itself was peaceful.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 02/11/2016 17:08:40 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4549 label Biography information for Lord Oates